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This would be a salary move for both teams. Burrell is owed $27 million over the next two seasons and because of health problems (foot) would likely move to first base, a glaring hole for the Giants. Benitez is owed $7.6 million next year and would give the Phillies another arm in the pen. I don't know if this is anything but speculation at this point, but on paper it makes sense for both teams.
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Benitez can't pitch in the majors anymore.
Burrill is mediocre and streaky but he can still jack 20 each year.